The village drummers of yore are back. As in the past, today too their annoucements are loud and clear.
This time, their theme was Bus Day and their message to commuters at every junction: "Use BMTC buses."
Drummers Prashanth Kumar and Naveen from Mandya walked on the streets of Bangalore on Thursday and Friday to popularize the 8th Bus Day to be observed on Saturday. A horse chariot (tonga) accompanied them with hoardings of Bus Day.
S Viswanath, general secretary of Outer Ring Road Companies Association, who organized the unique awareness campaign, said such announcements have drawn a huge response, with many techies showing willingness to use public transport. "The drummers went around the city asking people to use BMTC buses and directly help in reducing traffic jams. They also created awareness on BMTC's safety and security aspects," he added.
The drummers met techies at the `eco-space corridor' on Outer Ring Road, Iblur, Marathalli and marched along the bus route from Bellandur to Majestic in a span of two days.
BMTC managing director Syed Zameer Pasha said the number of people opting for buses is increasing by the day, thanks to Bus Day celebrations. "Bangaloreans have realized that public transport is cost effective. On Bus Days, there will be 8-10 per cent increase in the number of commuters," he added.
MORE BUSES
On Saturday, 100 additional buses will ply across the city, especially on Bannerghatta Road, ITPL stretch, Old Madras Road and Mysore Road.
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